C2dAlloys ­ a mixture of metals or a metal and carbon (in the case ofsteel).Anode ­ a positively charged electrode.Cathode ­ a negatively charged electrode.Electrolysis ­ the decomposition of a compound by the passage ofelectricity.Electrolyte ­ a compound split up by an electric current whenmolten or in a solution.Smart alloy ­ an alloy which can be restored to its original shapeif deformed.